Coaster inquest postponed

The inquest into the death of Christopher Dennis Coaster – a Marten Falls band member – has been postponed.
It had been scheduled to be heard the week of Feb. 7.
Coaster, 29, died while in custody at the Thunder Bay Jail Aug. 3, 2008.
Because Coaster died while in custody, an inquest was mandatory.
While the coroner’s office did not reveal specifics of the case, it is hoped the jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths.
The inquest was expected to last five days and to hear from about 12 witnesses.
Details regarding the date and location will be announced when the information becomes available, according to the coroner’s office.